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Biology Major

The Biology Program is an exciting blend of a traditional biology curriculum with an emphasis on ecology and environmental studies.

Hands-on experience is an integral part of the program. Many courses use our 90-acre field station as well as local national forests, national and state parks, and numerous wetlands as natural classrooms. Our laboratory experiences link modern molecular techniques with environmental and conservation issues. Internships with various state and federal agencies and professionals offer students on-the-job knowledge and experience.

The program helps students prepare for employment in the fields of bioresearch, natural resources, environmental consulting, and education. It also helps prepare students for graduate and professional programs, including medical school and veterinary school.

Requirements Biology Majors

Dept.
Course # Title Credits
BIO
134
Biology of Organisms
4
BIO
138
Cell Biology
4
BIO 234
Ecology
4
BIO
330
Genetics
4
One of the following: 4
CHM
103
General Chemistry: The Chemistry of Food  
CHM
105
General Chemistry: Chemistry of Social Context
 
CHM
108
General Chemistry: Responding to Climate Change
 
CHM
110
General Chemistry
 
One of the following:
4
MTH
107
Statistical Concepts & Analysis
 
MTH
140
Calculus I
 
One of the following:
4
CHM
220
Organic Chemistry I
 
CHM
225
Ecological Quantitative Analysis
 
CHM
240
Inorganic Chemistry
 
Two of the following:
8
BIO
222
Woodland Plants of Northern Wisconsin
 
BIO 225
Aquatic Invertebrates
 
BIO
242
Ichthyology
 
BIO 244
Field Ornithology  
BIO
245
Mammalogy
 
BIO
246
Ornithology
 
One of the following:
3
BIO
480
Biology Senior Seminar
 
BIO
496
Senior Capstone
 
Additional 16 BIO or NRS credits (10 of which must be 300-level or higher)
16
Total Biology Major
55

 

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